Man dies in single-vehicle crash at Coonabarabran

A man has died following a single-vehicle crash in the state's west this morning.

About 2.45am (Sunday 11 April 2021), officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District were travelling on Baradine Road, Coonabarabran, when they located a Holden Commodore utility which had left the road and crashed into a tree.

The Holden driver and sole occupant, a man, believed to be aged 19, died at the scene.

He is yet to be formally identified.

Police established a crime scene and commenced inquiries in the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

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